I loved the beginning of the show, because I love to see women better themselves. This was an outside makeover, one that we could see quickly. We did it to give the women more confidence because when you look professional, you act more professional. It's amazing to me, though, how women can be so protective of a certain look that they feel is their best. They really try to hold on to it.

I was amazed that during the makeover some of the women didn't trust a New York City salon, with some of the best hair and makeup experts in the world, to know the best look for their face. The grumpy complaining going on behind the scenes was ungracious. Looking at the "Before" and "After" pictures tells it all, but some contestants only saw what was different to them. My favorite makeovers were LeeAnne and Theresa.

The elimination was a disaster; Laurie had had enough. I couldn't figure her out. She was restless and set apart from the other girls from the interview right through to the elimination. She really had a thing for "perfection," or rather her definition of it. Her idea of how to dress, workout and eat was way off from most people's, and no matter what anyone said, she thought she was right all the time. She did not care what others thought of her — it was sad in a way.

At the elimination, I was speechless. I was so grateful for Sean taking over the situation with Laurie and her naked chest. He told her we wouldn't talk to her unless she got dressed again. I thought she was inconsolable. I was not sure where she came from having that fit — or what she was trying to get from it. She had an ulterior motive somewhere. I was worried that Rachel Hunter would bolt, thinking "What kind of a show is this?!" She was very professional and great to have on the show. She gave a nice perspective that was different from Beverly’s and mine.

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